tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50148724493866142042024-03-19T04:04:03.091-04:00Movies & SmoothiesA movie fanatic sharing his passion for film...with a tasty twist!Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-13754903870178895852020-03-19T17:04:00.000-04:002020-03-19T17:04:25.065-04:00Non Possum FugereBecause of how beautiful <i>Portrait of a Lady on Fire</i> is, I couldn't stay away for too long. My friend and co-host of "Oscar Wild," a podcast about everything Oscars (or lack there of in this case), and I recently discussed everything about this film. And now that our podcast is officially on Apple Podcasts, you can listen to the podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oscar-wild/id1502773822" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Post your comments!Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-89702833468885029482020-03-19T14:07:00.003-04:002020-03-19T14:39:04.925-04:00Co-VIDeo Starter KitI published a list a few years ago of my <a href="https://27movies.blogspot.com/2015/09/film-starter-pack.html" target="_blank">Film Starter Pack</a>, a slew of films from a variety of genres that are vital to one's undertaking of film history. While the list does include films from almost one hundred years ago, that doesn't mean it's only a film critic's paradise. Yes, some of the movies are award-winning gems and imperative viewings in understanding how film developed as a medium, but others are just a riotous fun time. And I would start listing all of them here again because each is impressive and worth a rewatch. Consider this a modest update to that list with a mix of films that are sure to cure your quarantine blues.<br />
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For some laughs and a grand sing-along time, "forget about your worries and your strife":</div>
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1. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018): rent or Cinemax</div>
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On multiple best of the year lists, this prequel-sequel takes you back to the Greek Islands to further the happy-go-lucky story of Sophie and Donna with even more ABBA music. If a fun sing along can't cure your blues, then you're in for a very long quarantine!</div>
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2. La La Land (2016): rent</div>
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BOPS, courtesy of Pasek and Paul, that will lead you down a rabbit hole of their composing discography, from <i>Dear Evan Hansen</i> (also a great cry and amazing OST with Ben Platt) to <i>The Greatest Showman</i>. The film is also just a fun trip around LA's hot spots including a very non-social distancing, jam-packed 105.<br />
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3. Muriel's Wedding (1994): HBO GO</div>
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Showcasing an iconic and young Toni Collette, this movie follows Muriel in trying to achieve her dreams of getting married despite all odds. Enjoy dancing and laughing with more ABBA hits and lots of 90's makeup.</div>
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If you've had enough of this quarantine and are feeling shady and/or isolated:<br />
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4. Paris Is Burning (1991): Netflix<br />
Learn the history of Harlem's drag scene in the 80s and 90s and how these safe spaces allowed LGBT people of color to blossom along with voguing, reading, and iconic ballroom moves.<br />
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5. In The Mood For Love (2000): Criterion Channel</div>
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The most beautifully crafted film (yes, even more than <i>The Tree of Life</i>) made by the genius Wong Kar-wai, whose entire filmography is flawless, from <i>Happy Together</i> to <i>The Grandmaster </i>and <i>Chungking Express</i>. This gem follows a tender relationship between a man and woman who discover that their partners are engaging in an affair yet try not to follow suit.</div>
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6. About Time (2013): Netflix</div>
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Sci-fi and wholesome and a romcom worth pouring your heart over. Its simple message of living every day to its fullest will have you laughing and crying until the very bittersweet end.</div>
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Anything Greta Gerwig touches because she's a true gift from the film gods:</div>
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7. Lady Bird (2017): Amazon or Kanopy<br />
I'm not sure anyone has ever created such a perfect feature debut as Greta Gerwig has here. This sharp, witty film balances one's search for independence married by familial struggles and high school heartbreak.</div>
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8. Frances Ha (2012): Netflix<br />
My first memory of Noah Baumbach and Greta making a flawless team, he directs her as a struggling NYC dancer with a very strong personality and even bigger dreams. This screenplay, one like you've never seen before, has me coming back time and time again.</div>
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9. Little Women (2019): rent</div>
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Greta, showing no signs of a sophomore slump, breathes new life into the Marsh family with a compelling screenplay and a sisterhood stronger than any travelling pants. </div>
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10. Run Lola Run (1998): rent or Shudder<br />
A uniquely designed film following Lola as she races against the clock to find $100K that her boyfriend lost. This film won multiple awards in the festival circuit and it's only 80 minutes long! </div>
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11. The Handmaiden (2016): Amazon</div>
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Another Asian genius, Park Chan-wook, known for <i>Oldboy</i>,<i> Lady Vengeance</i>, and<i> Thirst</i>, puts his own spin on this stunning erotic psychological thriller, snubbed from having a worthy discourse similar to <i>Parasite</i>. You will be gasping at every turn as this femme fatale tries to con a noblewoman out of her inheritance. Afterwards, go read 'Pachinko'!<br />
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12. Osmosis Jones (2001): rent or Starz<br />
Maybe a bit on the nose, but enjoy this punny navigation of the human body while a white blood cell and a cold pill try to stop a deadly virus from taking over Bill Murray.<br />
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during the apocalypse- 13. Interstellar (2014): FXNOW<br />
A stellar cast (and Hans Zimmer score!) to guide you through black holes, five dimensions, and other worlds in search of a new home amidst a food shortage on Earth. This is another wonder created by Nolan that will have you praying for no <i>Tenet </i>delay this summer. </div>
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to a desert island- 14. Cast Away (2000): rent or Cinemax</div>
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In solidarity for Tom Hanks and his precious Vegemite quarantine updates, we all can understand a little too well the friend he made in Wilson all these years and miles ago. I still cringe at that toothache scene.<br />
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into a board/video game- 15. Jumanji (1995): rent<br />
A fully-bearded Robin Williams, riotous monkeys, scarily large spiders, an elephant stampede, lots of dice rolling, and much much more. What gave me nightmares years ago still delivers on imagination today. Fun Fact: <i>Jumanji</i> also stars a young Kirsten Dunst who had, the year prior, starred in Gillian Armstrong's adaptation of <i>Little Women</i> (1994).</div>
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16. Faces Places: Kanopy<br />
Agnes Varda's final film before her untimely passing last year. One of the French New Wave's most iconic filmmakers, Varda leads the viewer to find art and happiness in unlikely spaces. Which, by now, is every corner of your apartment!<br />
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And if you don't know what <a href="http://www.kanopy.com/" target="_blank">Kanopy</a> is, it's a treasury of films provided free via your local library or university that you absolutely must shuffle through!<br />
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What films are getting you through these trying times?</div>
Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-22941705452016718922020-03-18T23:32:00.000-04:002020-04-06T12:34:38.082-04:00Oscars of the DecadeHere we are, finally settling into 2020 past all of the hoopla of awards season.<br />
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On the next installment of our Oscar Wild podcast, we will be discussing Oscars of the Decade. The rules are:<br />
1. All nominees must have received an Oscar nomination in the assigned category in the 2010s.<br />
2. You may pick five nominess for each category and ten for Best Picture.<br />
3. You may pick the same actor multiple times for different roles (i.e. Bradley Cooper for <i>A Star Is Born </i>and <i>American Sniper</i>).<br />
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Click <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qz6BNAKBQHv1QSdtnyJO6tfsjGCsUNDC9YM5IdvLlRE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> to link to the spreadsheet of all nominees categorized by Picture, Director, all Acting categories, Original and Adapted Screenplay, and Cinematography. Winners have been highlighted in yellow but don't let that affect your voting! While it would be fun to do all twenty-four categories, you'll see how difficult and complex breaking down just these few categories becomes. I kept struggling with ranking the films based on category differentiation, my opinions and likes, and how the film has fared over time.<br />
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Follow along on our <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oscar-wild/id1502773822#episodeGuid=73e456c3-8843-313d-2fc3-b143ec20a182" target="_blank">podcast</a> as we debate and share all of our results!<br />
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Also, play along with the bracket below of all 88 Best Picture nominees! March Madness is truly in the air with how long this month has felt and how crazy it has been.<br />
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Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-72755966213854813012020-02-12T02:35:00.002-05:002020-02-12T14:19:37.910-05:00Oh, I'm Happily on Fire<span style="font-family: "helveticaneue"; font-size: 12px;">To say that <i>Portrait of a Lady on Fire</i> packs a wild, cinematic punch would be doing so in way more words than the characters have to in this film. Céline Sciamma and DP Claire Mathon (also cinematographer for <i>Atlantics</i> and <i>Stranger By The Lake</i>) masterfully use the camera as a tool not only to detail the relationship of Heloise (Adèle Haenel) and Marianne (Noémie Merlant), but also to evoke emotions of a deeper story of love, conflict, desire, loss, and seclusion without heaps of dialogue. </span><span style="font-family: "helveticaneue";"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Truly, this is how you know you're in the presence of an auteur. </span></span><span style="font-family: "helveticaneue"; font-size: 12px;">There is no need to elaborate on the cinematography outside of the overwhelming viewing experience, for its Queer Palm and Best Screenplay wins at Cannes speak volumes. Each shot is a beautiful painting in itself, reminiscent of </span><i style="font-family: helveticaneue; font-size: 12px;">Mr. Turner</i><span style="font-family: "helveticaneue"; font-size: 12px;">’s portrayal of JMW Turner. The camera finds the perfect angles, light, and movement to capture the poise and purpose in their lives.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helveticaneue"; font-size: 12px;">Apart from the camera, music becomes the strokes which define and transform both characters. </span><span style="font-family: "helveticaneue";"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Since almost no score is used during the film and the music is used so sparingly, it is easy for the viewer to feel the power the music has in these women's lives.</span></span><span style="font-family: "helveticaneue"; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span style="font-family: "helveticaneue"; font-size: 12px;">Heloise, never having heard an orchestra perform live, is gradually introduced. Marianne first plays for her on the harpsichord early in their introduction, quickly taking your breath away while foreshadowing and echoing “the storm that is brewing.” Later, the three come to a gathering in a scene that powerfully crescendos into the titular (I needed a way to include this word to imagine Beanie Feldstein yelling, re: </span><i style="font-family: helveticaneue; font-size: 12px;">Lady Bird</i><span style="font-family: "helveticaneue"; font-size: 12px;">) inspiration for Marianne. This scene is then edited so fluidly into the next sequence which highlights the growing intimacy between Marianne and Heloise through slight touches during another beach walk.</span><br />
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Another fascinating and satisfyingly laughable aspect of the film is how grandiosely Sciamma belittles men. Our first image of men is of transporting her to the residence where she is to paint Heloise. They row, they tell her where to go, and they leave. She needs no help in carrying her things up the rocky hillside nor when her canvas falls overboard and she jumps in to save them. The next male to be mentioned is the Milanese man to whom Heloise is to be married. To no surprise, she abhors the idea and the two in love later argue about complacency in the mother’s dated views of marrying her child off to have a better life. I’m with Heloise in that even saying Milanese brings to mind eating a delicious pasta dinner while listening to a beautiful orchestra and I would choose that over marriage any day.<br />
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Our third fleeting moment of a man’s presence is finding him eating, tired from travel, and being served by the brave housekeeper, Sophie, who carries more than just the weight of the house on her shoulders. In short, men have their limitations and need cared for; unlike the women who manage the entire estate by themselves. The final appearance of men comes as little more than an unorganized mass of spectators of a room full of portraits. Marianne stands by one of her portraits, notedly of Orpheus and Eurydice’s final glance, and corrects one man in saying it’s hers, not her father’s. I grinned through the penultimate sequence here in which she wades through men, passively chatting with each other, and pushes them aside to “[see] her again a first time.” </div>
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By the grand finale, both women have matured in their own way. Sciamma smartly reveals in the opening scene of the film, in lieu of plot-based (and less satisfying) suspense, that the women don't have a happy ending. On rewatch, you understand how Marianne has matured and now uses her experiences with Heloise to teach students the beauty and precision in painting. Then in the final moments, in an astounding long take similar to another recent queer masterpiece, you are completely enveloped by Heloise's transformation and her apparent undying love for Marianne, even after all these years. </div>
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Sadly, France submitted <i>Les Miserables</i> instead of <i>Portrait</i> for the Academy Award's International Feature category, so it wasn't eligible. And even though there was zero chance of any other film eclipsing <i>Parasite</i> in winning this category, <i>Portrait</i> still deserved to be nominated. Here's to hoping its re-release this week allows it to gain momentum and viewers around the world!</div>
Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-10284936841961562322020-01-11T01:27:00.000-05:002020-01-11T18:16:56.323-05:00Oscars Nomination Predictions 2020It feels like a lifetime ago when I apparently posted my nominations in <a href="http://27movies.blogspot.com/2012/01/oscar-nominations-2012.html">2012</a>, albeit a shortlist. So I think this is the first year I've made a thorough, educated list, having seen the vast majority of the likely noms, minus a few including the shorts. Thank God I'm back on the East Coast this time around and don't have to be up at 5:30am (honestly Hollywood, that needs to change), but rest assured my eyes will be peeled Clockwork Orange-style at 8:18am waiting for Issa Rae and John Cho to announce the 24 Oscar nominated categories in two days! Here's my list of predictions and feel free to scrutinize: I didn't spend the last three months rewatching buzz features for nothing! Also, shorts, I love you and I'll go see you in theatres, but I'm not even going to attempt to guess which 15 of you will be nominated. So without further ado, let's do this!<br />
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Kang-Ho Song (LET HIM IN!) <br />
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Pitt <br />
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Dern <br />
Lopez <br />
Pugh <br />
Robbie (OUATIH, not Bombshell: it matters) <br />
Shuzhen<br />
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Downton Abbey <br />
Jojo Rabbit <br />
Little Women <br />
OUATIH <br />
Rocketman <br />
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1917 <br />
Irishman <br />
Marriage Story <br />
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Ford V Ferrari <br />
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The Farewell <br />
Joker <br />
Little Women <br />
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Irishman <br />
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Avengers <br />
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Rocketman <br />
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Banderas<br />
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Awkwafina <br />
Johannson <br />
Nyong'o (a likely upset like Collette for Hereditary but here's to hoping!) <br />
Theron<br />
Zellweger<br />
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Frozen II <br />
HTTYD: THW <br />
I Lost My Body <br />
Missing Link <br />
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Irishman <br />
Joker <br />
Parasite <br />
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (SO DESERVED but since it wasn't submitted by France for International Film, is it even eligble here?) <br />
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<b><u>Documentary Feature</u></b><br />
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American Factory <br />
Apollo 11 <br />
For Sama <br />
Honeyland (double nominated here and for International Feature, it'll show up in one of them)<br />
The Cave <br />
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Midnight Family<br />
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<b><u>Documentary Short Subject</u><br /><u>International Feature Film</u></b><br />
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Atlantics <br />
Beanpole<br />
Les Miserables <br />
Pain & Glory <br />
Parasite <br />
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1917 <br />
Bombshell <br />
Joker <br />
Judy <br />
Rocketman <br />
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1917 <br />
Irishman <br />
Jojo Rabbit <br />
OUATIH <br />
Parasite<br />
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Avengers: Endgame <br />
Irishman <br />
Lion King <br />
Star Wars<br />
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<b><u>Adapted Screenplay</u></b><br />
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ABDITN <br />
Irishman <br />
Jojo <br />
Little Women <br />
The Two Popes <br />
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<b><u>Original Screenplay</u></b><br />
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Knives Out <br />
Marriage Story <br />
OUATIH <br />
Parasite <br />
The Farewell <br />
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Glasgow (Wild Rose) <br />
I'm Gonna Love Me Again (Rocketman) <br />
Into The Unknown (Frozen II) <br />
Spirit (Lion King) <br />
Stand Up (Harriet) <br />
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A Glass of Soju (Parasite) <br />
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<b><u>Directing</u></b><br />
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Bong <br />
Mendes <br />
Scorsese <br />
Tarantino <br />
Wang<br />
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Gerwig <br />
Phillips<br />
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<b><u>Best Picture</u></b><br />
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1917 <br />
Irishman <br />
Jojo Rabbit <br />
Joker <br />
Little Women <br />
Marriage Story <br />
OUATIH <br />
Parasite<br />
The Farewell <br />
Uncut Gems (PLEASE)<br />
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1917 10<br />
Irishman 10<br />
OUATIH 10<br />
Parasite 8<br />
Marriage Story 7<br />
The Farewell 6<br />
Joker 5<br />
Little Women 5<br />
Rocketman 4<br />
Jojo Rabbit 3<br />
Uncut Gems 3<br />
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How do we feel? Do you agree? Will you be up with me on Monday, January 13th at 8:18am ET? I hope so!</div>
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Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-39639270411624613972017-10-22T16:04:00.004-04:002017-10-22T16:29:36.383-04:00If Not Later, When?<div style="text-align: center;">
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Rushing into a movie after it has already started sounds like the opposite of ideal movie watching to me, but you do what you gotta do when you get a free standby ticket for being a film festival volunteer. There are very few exceptions I would do this for and <em>Call Me By Your Name</em> is one of them. And since I walked into the theatre just having read the book a week ago, I knew the small bit I had missed and everything that was to come. So BOY was I giddy! I was immediately overcome by Luca Guadagnino effortlessly adapting Andre Aciman's tour de force novel into a beautiful escape to Mediterranean Italy.<br />
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Standing ovation for Call Me By Your Name. And so so so so so deserved. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYFF?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NYFF</a></div>
— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/915417140555141120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2017</a></blockquote>
For a quick recap (check out my <a href="https://27movies.blogspot.com/2017/09/a-summer-lifetime-of-love.html" target="_blank">previous post</a>), Oliver, an American writer played by Armie Hammer, is invited to Italy for six weeks in order to work on his Ph.D. thesis with an impeccably cultured host family. What develops over the coming weeks is encased in the subtlest of flirting: a gentle but firm touch sending goosebumps down Elio's spine (and man parts), a glance of each other's glistening bodies at the pool, and each man teasing the other by kissing or talking about his ~almost~ sexual encounter with a girl in public. While there's no big crescendo with thick palpable sexual tension in the air between the two men, Elio's explosion (figuratively and literally) in a ripe ball of emotions is the catalyst for their raw, blossoming relationship. [Side note: I highly recommend reading the book to get a better insight into how furiously Elio's mind is overworking being around Oliver.]<br />
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Timothee, beyond talented at the age of 21, makes every scene an effortless interaction by communicating so much emotion in just one look. The final shot alone, which runs the length of the credits in one take, count stand as his reel by itself. He transforms into three or four emotional states after realizing the anguish of heartbreak, thus broadening Elio's complexity even more. Expect a Best Actor Oscar nom for Tim along with Direction for Luca, Costume Design for Giulia Piersanti, and Cinematography for Sayombhu Mukdeeprom.<br />
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"Timothée had the intelligence, ambition, elegance to play Elio..." -Luca <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CMBYN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CMBYN</a></div>
— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/915418759816450049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2017</a></blockquote>
And as a side note, the fashion in the film is to DIE for. I will definitely be contacting the costume designer to buy one of everything that Elio wore: his bracelet, bathing suits, shirts, even Oliver's shorts. I. Need. That. Floral. Shirt.!<br />
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Timothée/Elio confirms that playing the piano is the most appealing and sensual talent anyone can master <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CMBYN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CMBYN</a></div>
— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/915674369313132544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2017</a></blockquote>
From the perspective of a gay man, it is easier to understand this less as a sexual study and more of a coming of age tale for Elio. More commonly that I initially imagined, I heard friends recounting homoerotic curiosities growing up similar to that of Elio and Oliver. In a world that is finally becoming more understanding of the fluidity of sexual identity, not everything has to be black or white or stay the same way forever. Elio is discovering different parts of himself through his separate attractions to Oliver and Marzia. By the end of the summer, relationships develop and we know Oliver has to leave. So it finally makes sense that Luca would leave out the final future scenes of the novel: to keep ambiguous and unclear if Elio will eventually end up with a male or female partner. This may give hope to the hopeless romantics who think maybe, maybe someday the two men could rekindle their summer love. In the book (SPOILERS), Elio remains single for over thirty more years, more or less waiting for Oliver. If their summer love made Elio realize that he was gay doesn't necessarily need to be made known.<br />
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Luca always ends his films with a memorable sting. <em>I Am Love</em> still stands as my favorite ending of a film ever. Even though it does feel long at 132 minutes, CMBYN ends (oh how I wish it wouldn't end) on a different note than throughout the majority of the film. Also possibly why Luca decided not to play out the novel's ending was to make Elio's talk with his father a more significant scene of finality. "[Oliver] was good, and you were both lucky to have found each other, because you too are good" (Aciman 223). As someone struggling with his or her sexuality or just devastated by a breakup, Mr. Perlman's (Michael Stuhlbarg) words provide a profoundly accurate and emotionally comforting means to accepting grief, heartbreak, and helplessness. "Withdrawal can be a terrible thing when it keeps us awake at night, and watching others forget us sooner than we'd want to be forgotten is no better...But to feel nothing so as not to feel anything- what a waste!...I don't envy the pain. But I envy you the pain" (224-5). I longed to hear my dad utter these words of support, knowing that he would accept every part of my true self. Consequently, never having felt this is probably why I melted into a puddle (and wrinkled the pages while reading) during these humbling moments. The world would be a better place today if it had more Mr. P's in it.<br />
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In the end, it isn't perfect. I can't even recount one instance where the movie adaptation was better than the book. For what the novel accomplishes, the film seems slightly too long and omits some of the most emotional (and sensual) moments. But Luca made it perfect in its own way and he embodied in this Italian escape from reality the most heartwarming love story 2017 needs.<br />
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Mix ingredients and leave in fridge overnight. Either eat as is or blend for a morning drink on-the-go!Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-36724584034917695562017-09-28T00:35:00.000-04:002017-10-12T13:38:49.008-04:00A Summer, A Lifetime of LoveBeing in love is never easy. There are always two outcomes: either you end up together forever until death or someone falls out of love and the relationship ends. And even with the former option- considering natural causes- someone has to die first and leave the other with a lifetime of memories to reflect on. Yeah, super morbid! But on the other hand, no matter how many times you go through it, love will always give you that unbound, visceral, ecstatic feeling of being truly alive. Nothing- except maybe skydiving- will ever come close to that intense rush of empowering emotions, that ephemeral immortality when your stars align with those of someone else. You sign up for whatever comes your way because you know you can handle anything. Sometimes the attachment comes when you least expect it. But it's there.<br />
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Forbidden love is the absolute worst. Because then you just want it more and deep down, locked inside the dungeons of your mind, you hear that trapped prisoner screaming out, "Don't do it! The end is near!" But the hope inside of you pushes him into the corner to shut him up and moves forward, pursuing your image of happiness that eventually morphs and deteriorates as you didn't think it could. All the while you kept it a secret because there was no one else you could tell. It lived in your heart alone and in every single place that your love endured. It implanted a memory, a feeling into each place so that when you return, a piece of your heart would forever stay there too, to keep the memory of your love alive.<br />
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Yet, (in the corniest line to date referencing the greatest of modern love hits), the heart wants what it wants because it knows you're the one that I want. (I warned you.) So when you first meet glances across the room, you feel the attraction pulse between you. And when you look back and find them taking a second glance too, you don't worry that your heart skipping a beat may be a medical emergency. Your first words, your first touch, the flirting, the overthinking, the deliberate avoiding hoping it'll lead to them missing you, and eventually your first kiss; courting always makes love worth it. In the end, it 100% is. Love is the act of being human and it is what connects us all.<br />
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Before I deconstruct everything about love, I should probably introduce that all of these thoughts and plenty more are thanks to my recent (less than 20 minutes ago) finishing of André Aciman's <i>Call Me By Your Name</i>. The fact that this is the first book review on my film blog carries its own weight, but this all comes in antici-------pation of the imminent release of the feature film directed by Luca Guadagnino. His previous works (<i>I Am Love</i>, <i>A Bigger Splash</i>) suggest a raw, deeply intimate look into his characters and their human struggles. Which, in part, is exactly what CMBYN is all about.<br />
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An American academic, Oliver, is invited to stay with an Italian family in their Mediterranean villa for six weeks. The son, Elio, and Oliver (played by Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer, respectively) create this unparalleled bond that makes the summer skip by in a heartbeat and the book's final page come with yet another torrent of tears. After I read <i>A Little Life</i>, I wasn't sure I had a single more tear to give. But for better or worse, CMBYN showed that I had even more to shed. It will be interesting to see how Guadagnino translates Aciman's fluid prose and Elio's borderline obsessive (don't worry, I've been there plenty of times) POV.<br />
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—but at what price, and did I want to be so safe from anyone? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CMBYN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CMBYN</a></div>
— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/912484329829388288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2017</a></blockquote>
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In short, these two friends, lovers create such a transcendent bond, they consider themselves extensions of each other. In effect, 'Call me by your name' so that we can be infinitely close to one another always. I don't want to give too much away before the film's release, but if you've read the book you know how impactful it can be. I can only hope for the same emotional roller coaster in the film. So pack your tissues, tie your heart strings up tight, bring along your memories of your first love, your summer love, and stay tuned for my review after the film! (Wish me luck that I can sneak into the Q&A with Luca, Armie, Timothée, and Michael after my volunteer shift!)<br />
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<br />Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-29507097538120736412017-01-01T21:40:00.003-05:002017-01-01T21:47:24.984-05:00Here's To The Fools<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD IS BACK! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LaLaLand?src=hash">#LaLaLand</a></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/806684801315041282">December 8, 2016</a></span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Now that I've had a few weeks to calm down after seeing </span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">La La Land</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, I can finally control my brain to actually form words about what I was seeing. It was magical, inspiring, transformative. I actually hadn't seen any articles or reviews about it before, apart from the trailer. Rarely do I go in without much insight, but this was definitely a worthy experience of losing myself in movie magic.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">tfw ur heart rate is normal then ur bawling then internally screaming then happy crying. 5 times over. that's how passionate La La Land is.</span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/806684801327661060">December 8, 2016</a></span></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">On the surface, it's just another love story between two beautiful stars mixed with Chazelle's characteristic music motif. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">But what he creates is an unforgettable journey through space and time -- just kidding (mostly). It really is an incredible two hours though. After just a couple minutes, you'll wish you were singing and dancing around LA along with the perfect Gosling and Stone.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">From here on out, <u style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: large;">spoilers beware</span></u>. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">What most people are upset about, or talking about the most, is the tragic ending. What was a delightful escape for the entire film becomes a heartbreaking end for the pair that lights up the screen. But isn't it nice to have some reality in a mostly fictitious landscape? As Mia and Sebastian do, shouldn't we live for the journey and not just the ending? In another universe, they are for sure still together and as happy as in that dream sequence. This leads me to wonder: d</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">id they need to break up in order to achieve their dreams? Possibly, but they pushed each other to persevere their own dreams. And even though they have their weak moments, they never want to give that specific dream up. Sadly, this draws them apart and into different lives once again. I live by a saying that every single person comes into your life for a reason. Seb and Mia may have become fools for each other, but they met for the ultimate reason: for their love to inspire their own passion for life. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">In that last glance with Mia in the doorway (which to this day makes me cry imagining it), their eyes say 'I love you, I'm so proud of what you've created.' And that to me is true love. Love may or may not be eternal and it definitely isn't always kind. Regardless, it recurs throughout one's life. Their love for their careers was the greatest during their relationship and without that (Mia's exhaustion being defeated through auditions and Sebastian joining a band where he knew he wasn't reaching his full potential), they couldn't even satisfy each other. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The end sequence in La La Land is reminiscent of the same in <a href="https://twitter.com/XDolan">@XDolan</a>'s Mommy and I couldn't be more proud to compare the two's raw intensity</span></div>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/806688602042355713">December 8, 2016</a></span></blockquote>
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>His juxtaposition of the audiences' ideal ending with the more real and tragic end love is the cherry on top of a magnificent film. You get lost in the beauty that they have created and you don't want to escape. The classic Hollywood backdrop, a happy-go-lucky love story, is perfect to showcase the effortless on-screen chemistry between Gosling and Stone, almost tricking the audience to assume a perfect ending. So whether you love it or hate it, I think it is the most perfect way to end a movie. To make what is happening on-screen more than just plot. To not only make it surprising, but also to reshape the Classical Hollywood formula of a happy ending for modern times. (Also, if you haven't seen <i>Mommy</i> by Xavier Dolan, please do yourself the favor and watch that now.)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Is there anything I didn't like? No because even John Legend's interlude with 'Start A Fire' is catchy. Also, when you think you've hit the "slow part" of the movie after they're playing phone tag, Seb shows up and they fight. On the other hand, my grandma loathed the opening's unrealistic car-hopping number. But to me, the film's tightrope act between reality and fiction is what keeps you so emotionally engaged till the very end. Some parts are really fun and imaginative (who expected hundreds of people to get out and start dancing and singing on the 405?), some are pure beauty (Mia walking into the party, snow falling, the music crescendoing, the variety of bold colors dazzling every inch of the frame), and some awfully real (Mia coming to tears during first audition in her -again vibrantly- blue coat; well, all of Stone and Gosling's acting for that matter).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">On another note, do I even need to say anything about the music? I've listened to the entire OST everyday for the past 3 weeks. So that's probably why I remembered the film on second viewing almost shot-for-shot. Chazelle uses jazz as a backdrop just like in <i>Whiplash</i>, and it is quite interesting to see music become almost a third character in the story. I'll be interested to see what he brings in his third picture-- maybe creating a jazz trilogy of sorts. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here are some of my favorite moments from the soundtrack that blow you away on-screen:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">-Planetarium. Easily the whole track but the swooping stretches of ballroom music bring me to tears </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you can't tell, I'm trying to ramble because there are an endless number of wonderful things to discuss about this movie. It will easily win Best Picture at the Oscars among many other deserving nominations. So if you haven't seen it but knowing the ending makes you want to see it now, GO. If you've already seen it, go again! Because if loving is dreaming, then let me be a crazy fool. </span></div>
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Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-35099546412750840102016-02-28T20:36:00.001-05:002016-02-28T21:23:09.818-05:00Nom Nom Nom<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<img src="webkit-fake-url://5ef5b3f7-72d5-4675-99a1-6b9566ac9180/imagejpeg" />Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-63931586336901732942016-02-28T18:53:00.002-05:002016-02-28T18:53:19.199-05:00Best Films of 2015<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy Oscars Sunday!! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It's a day for reflecting, looking ahead. Realizing what film has accomplished this year and the advances yet to be recorded. Apart from the drama that will for sure go down tonight, the collection of motion pictures from 2015 has been the most eclectic in years. This was the Year Of Women and Real Talk. </span><br />
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I refuse to choose a Best Actress winner this year. It's impossible. <a href="https://twitter.com/brielarson">@brielarson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AliciaVikander?src=hash">#AliciaVikander</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaiorseRonan?src=hash">#SaiorseRonan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RooneyMara?src=hash">#RooneyMara</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CateBlanchett?src=hash">#CateBlanchett</a></div>
— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/685156428869271552">January 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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2016 Best Actress: Brie Larson. Finally. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Room?src=hash">#Room</a></div>
— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/668489765940015105">November 22, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Brooklyn</i> was the most unexpectedly fascinating film this year for me (see below); Saiorse's tour de force brought me to constant tears. Expect a picture with her and</span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span><span class="itemprop" itemprop="name" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 27px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mátyás Erdély (cinematographer of <i>Son of Saul</i>) in the near future. </span></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 27px;"><i>Carol</i> is like watching a Dirty Harry-John Wayne standoff. Not only is it one of Roone</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 27px;">y Mara's best performances, it packs a powerf</span></span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 27px;">ul and emotional story that cou</span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 27px;">ldn't be better told by Mara and Blanchett. Lastly, Vikander is another beautiful creature that never has a bad moment on screen. Not to mention the fact that she is nominated for two movies in dos categorías (what distinguishes her between Supporting and Lead has yet to be determined...). The list goes on and on with the non-nominated actresses as well, not limited to: Charlize Theron, Mya Taylor, Nina Hoss, Marion Cotillard, Cynthia Nixon, Kristen Stewart, and Juliette Binoche.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It has also been a year of very mixed emotions, re: three different winners for the PGA, DGA, and SAG. If The Revenant ends up winning both the Best Director and Picture categories tonight, I'll only be OK with it for this creation:</span><br />
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— demi adejuyigbe (@electrolemon) <a href="https://twitter.com/electrolemon/status/684863663010787330">January 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> </span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It is already winning for being a 160 min grunting session and its raw, sweeping camera work. So consider me stubborn but I'm Team Spotlight all the way. In an ideal world, Spotlight wins Picture and George Miller wins Director. *mic drop* </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I will post my predictions before the show (always cutting it close) but there are more deserving films that also need to be acknowledged. Enjoy this list of my favorite films from the past year! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Side note: Picking and ranking my Top 5 this year seemed almost impossible. Just look at the range of films: romance, action, foreign, drama, animation. Past, apocalyptic future, Dolan's blurred timeline, present day. Desert, the largest city in the US, a brain, backstreets of LA, Montreal. So, yeah: eclectic. </span><br />
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Brooklyn (2nd time) Tear Total: 9</div>
— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/688500435674480642">January 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">George Miller has thrown the action/blockbuster genre out of the water with this immensely intense experience. If there is one movie in all of history to boast "On the edge of your seat the entire time," this is it. <i>Fury Road</i> has teamwork written through every layer: cinematography, performances, art direction, editing, direction, costumes, even Mother Nature. Cast all of your doubts aside and see this NOW.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Dolan amazes me time and time again. He has accomplished more before turning 27 than most people aspire to complete in a lifetime. <i>Mommy </i>is a further evolution of his personal and political values that he has developed </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">since <i>J'ai tué ma mère. </i></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 15.6px;"><span style="white-space: nowrap;">The chemistry between Anne Dorval, Suzanne Clément, and Antoine-Olivier Pilon </span></span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">is touching, thrilling, and makes you want to experience the film over and over. The most impressive scene comes late in the film and left me in between not being able to breathe and on the verge of tears.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Shot on an iPhone on location in Hollywood. Merry Christmas, bitch.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">If you've ever imagined how your brain interprets and creates emotions but you haven't recently enrolled in a neuroscience course, you should definitely start here. Once again I was unexpectedly blown away by how well so many complex topics (depression, growing up, psychology) were presented so clearly. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Ok, maybe this was from last year's list of Best Foreign Film Oscar nominations, but it wasn't released in the US until late winter. This masterpiece is a collection of very very dark comedy vignettes rooted in daily experiences. Road rage? City towing? Infidelity? Yep yep yep. By far, <i>Wild Tales </i>is one of the most shocking, uninhibited, and hilarious experiences I have had in theatres to date. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Very few times do I leave a theatre and say, "This film is important." This was one of those times. <i>Spotlight </i>is a terrific piece of narrative journalism behind the Boston Globe's uncovering of the Catholic Church child abuse scandal. </span></div>
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Spotlight is an important, well-told, well-made, and horrifying film detailing how power and greed are never just <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BestPicture?src=hash">#BestPicture</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BestEditing?src=hash">#BestEditing</a></div>
— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/status/668117628217663488">November 21, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the best horror films in years. See my previous post where I spill my heart out f</span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">or this film. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">An informative and sharp-witted piece on the 2008 housing market crash. Michael Lewis sure knows how to crank out Academy Award crowd pleasers (see The Blind Side and Moneyball).</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Beary Punches</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">1/2 cup greek yogurt</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">Blend and top off with a healthy splash of bubbles. Treat yo self like a celeb walking the red carpet back to your couch!</span></div>
Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-16862874384009489852015-09-13T15:44:00.000-04:002016-03-01T19:45:15.684-05:00Film Starter PackMy entire life could probably be defined by and extracted from the films that have captivated me over the years. My Netflix queue includes over 100 very different films, from Hoop Dreams to Lawrence Anyways (sorry, Xavier. I promise I'll get to it), and every free minute is usually me catching up and shortening that. My most recent adventure has been White God, which was a beautifully terrifying concerto comparing humans to dogs and their capacity to live just as intelligent and full lives. But hopefully I'll get to that in another post.<br />
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Instead, I'm here to share my history of film with you in as quick and efficient means as possible. No, I'm not going to shove intense and analytical avant garde films down your throat. I think it's a fair list of 15 genres, 82 films, and many of which are my favorites. I'm a big proponent of foreign films so there are four categories for various languages. Hopefully you'll understand that there is so much to offer through international cinema and pick up on different styles and techniques in different cultures.<br />
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I'm certain every film on this list, classic or not, will entertain you, possibly change your opinions on what film can do as a medium, and hopefully inspire you to watch another.<br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The Kid</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The General</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Metropolis</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Mother</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Poetry</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">I Saw The Devil</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">In The Mood For Love</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The Intouchables</span></li>
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Amelie</span></li>
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Enjoy and comment below with your own recommendations and your thoughts on any viewing!<br />
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Summer's Heat<br />
<br />
1/2 cup frozen peaches<br />
1/2 cup fresh cut pineapple<br />
1/4 cup raspberries<br />
1/2 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen<br />
1/4 cup greek yogurt<br />
ice<br />
splash of milk or cranberry juice or champagne if you so please (why not)<br />
<br />Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-91884538957369977762015-05-21T00:41:00.002-04:002016-01-18T23:46:20.258-05:00It's Not Such A Small World After AllWe're already barreling towards June and it feels like The Oscars are just a few weeks past. Thankfully, there are some remnants in theatres of the spectacle that keeps my blood pressure high because these months ahead usually signify a downward trend of high budget, shallow depth, and shoddy screenwriting flicks. Maybe I'm just bitter that summers now consist of endless hours in the library and cramming TV shows while I cook. Yet every chance I get, I'm looking up movie times and running out the door to catch a screening. All I want is quality cinema, not just an air-conditioned theatre to let my mind rest.<br />
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While I am #living off tweets of news from Cannes (and the graceful Xavier Dolan already having sold a star-studded film he hasn't even made yet), I'm enjoying 2015's range of films thus far. The year's (or more correctly post-Oscars period) first hit goes to <b>It Follows</b>, a terrifying modern take on the 70's horror genre. The "STD" has now evolved to include your own personal killer, a being that slowly walks toward you at every moment. If "It" reaches you, you die. The music does a perfect job of eliciting thoughts of Michael Myers' impending arrival while the cinematography always keeps the audience's eyes aware of every slight movement. Even though I love scary movies, the genre struggles with creating consistently notable works. Thankfully, <i>It Follows</i> is the exception. I screamed (a rarity limited to 3 films ever), laughed, sweated, and cringed. Not only should this be screened in 8th grade Health classes everywhere, you will surely be looking over your shoulder for weeks to come.<br />
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Next on the list of The Year's Best So Far is <b>Ex Machina</b>. Again, this seemed like another film that could flop or soar. My following praise (and arguments with my grandma on what actually happened) should easily indicate the latter. While the terms of Caleb's (Domnhall Gleeson) lottery win to visit his boss Nathan's (Oscar Issac) secluded, Alaskan home are later revealed, the moviegoer is immediately flown through the majestic, yet eerily quiet landscape to the modern underground lair. Meeting the A.I., Ava, played by the breathtaking and freakishly machine-like Alicia Vikander, is only the beginning to this nightmarish tale. It's obvious that genius is written all through the characters (and the screenplay), but you'll be waiting until the final moments to see who is really holding all the cards.<br />
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Thirty years later and George Miller still knows how to innovate and create. <b>Mad Max: Fury Road</b> is one of the best action films to come along in years (besides <i>The Raid</i>) and will for certain be the best action film of 2015. Period. Miller seamlessly integrates the supersaturated colors, the intricate, creative, acrobatic, and rapidly-cut action sequences, the superb acting of Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy especially, and the beautiful cinematography to juxtapose the desolate landscape with the gangsters and scavengers that post-apocalyptic life only allows to survive. What ensues is a two-hour emotional and adrenaline-pumping chase that puts you in the crossfire, all "shiny and chrome." I was so impressed by this film, definitely worth its hype, that I was speechless and wouldn't dare watch anything else for the rest of the night. <br />
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Prudence is a virtue in a land of mixed and mediocre film reviews. I may never be a great film critic since I refuse to sit through mindless explosions or romance that show no progress in the advancement of cinema. OK fine, smack an Oscar-nominated sticker on it and I'll cave. Persuade me to see <i>Cinderella, Insurgent, Unfriended, Furious 7, The Longest Ride, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 </i>(or even the first one), <i>Hot Pursuit</i> (2015's The Heat), or <i>The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Poltergeist, </i>or <i>San Andreas 3D </i>and maybe I will. You could still get me on <i>Pitch Perfect 2</i>. Regardless, I decided to wish for the best with Disney's summer giant, <b>Tomorrowland</b>. Sadly, the trailers sop up all of the good jokes, action sequences, and stunning landscape shots. It would take Tomorrowland's necessary technology to program an A.I. to be emotionally attached to such corny and overly (or under, in the case of Tim McGraw) emotional characters. The story is awkwardly framed and uncomfortably begins with Frank (George Clooney) staring at the audience. The movie's trite vision is immediately revealed: humans are destroying the world at an alarming rate and our impending doom may come sooner than we think. The best part of <i>Tomorrowland </i>is definitely Athena, the young Tomorrowland-link played by Raffey Cassidy. Her versatility as a young actress is thoroughly represented through action sequences and heartfelt lines. Another delight was during the visit to Disneyland and the short ride on "It's A Small World" (TAKE ME BACK TO DISNEY WORLD NOW, PLEASE). The easily distinguishable Michael Giacchino brings to the Disney-action-adventure score added flair, so make sure you spot his cameo appearance as the ride operator, too. All in all, the adventure fails to appeal to more than its PG audience and I'm hoping that more imagination and fluidity comes with <i>The Incredibles 2</i>.<br />
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Other movies that I have yet to see but have heard decent reviews: Clouds of Sils Maria, Chappie, While We're Young, White God, and The Woman In Gold. I'll get there soon enough, I promise. Keep your eyes peeled this summer for the smarter, smaller budget films that light up the screen just as much as those revenue-seeking action films!<br />
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Scrumptious for a post-workout shake!Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-22590101056230618562015-02-21T20:43:00.001-05:002015-02-22T01:10:47.246-05:002015 Oscar Nominees RankedIn honor of tomorrow's Academy Awards, featuring a slew of newfound successes and pop culture references (Lady Gaga...), I have been working hard on trying to see every single nominee. While that didn't exactly come to fruition, I can't be blamed since not everything has been released in Central Ohio yet. I'm dying to see Wild Tales (Relatos salvajes) since its odds against Leviathan and Ida have narrowed (and because I confide in Ricardo Darín's return after starring in 2010's Foreign Oscar winner, El secreto de sus ojos).<br />
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So with only three feature film nominees unseen, I decided to rank all of the Academy Award nominees. A couple months ago it seemed like it would be a dull year in cinema compared to last year's surplus of eagerly-awaited and breathtaking shots and performances (i.e. this year's biggest snub, <i>Mommy</i>), but 2014-2015 turned out to be an unexpected joy for experiencing film. Tomorrow's award show is going to be a close race for many of the technical categories that I'm expecting (and rooting for) the underdogs to prevail. So without further ado (and before Neil Patrick Harris steals my spotlight), let's begin the countdown:<br />
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38. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: Because one Hobbit film was enough and a reminder that more money doesn't always mean better.</span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">37. Maleficent: Over 8 months after its release, I can finally spell it correctly. Elle Fanning was the only thing that saved this movie from being a perfect example of voiceover overkill.</span><br />
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<span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">36. Unbroken: A beautifully-shot film worthy of a Best Cinematography nod that tells an unthinkable tale. However, every single person that came out of the theatre muttered something along the lines of, "Meh, mediocre...Jolie didn't take any risks." O'Connell is a sight for sore eyes and an acting force to be reckoned with in the coming years (see his previous work: <i>Skins</i>, <i>Starred Up</i>).</span><br />
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35. Selma: Apart from David Oyelowo powerful MLK role and Oprah's opening performance, I was rather underwhelmed by this year's <i>The Butler</i>. The teamwork and peaceful opposition against white supremacy, though moving, has been done before.<br />
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34. Inherent Vice: Now that I have seen everything except PTA's <i>Hard Eight</i>, I'm always intrigued by what he has to offer. <i>Inherent Vice </i>is overwhelmingly full of PTA quirks and hilarious performances, but is almost indecipherable in plot and meaning.<br />
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33. Guardians of the Galaxy: From previous reviews, I was expecting a hilarious new take on superheroes. However, I was un-marveled at the action film of the summer trying too hard to updo its usual routine.<br />
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32. American Sniper: Bradley Cooper is quite deserving of his Best Actor nomination but for some reason I feel compelled to vote against this film in the sound categories. Maybe it's because of the plastic baby. Regardless, I was moved by the final sequence and was shocked by his untimely, ironic <span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>*spoilers*</b></span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;">death</span>.<br />
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31. X-Men: Days of Future Past: Mutants from another prequel in the X-Men franchise help save the world by convincing humans they aren't all that different. Don't fret, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult post-breakup are still entertaining.<br />
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30. Dawn of Planet of the Apes: Not having seen any of the previous remake Planet of the Apes, I still caught on and was impressively entertained by a war between apes and humans. But are they really that different? The visual effects are so stunning, it is almost as if the filmmakers wanted to blur the lines between evolving apes and the weakening human society...<br />
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29. Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Scarlett Johansson is a badass and steals the screen in another blockbuster's continuation of a heroic Marvel storyline. I would rather have seen <i>Under The Skin</i> nominated for its visual effects, but Captain America keeps action more entertaining and mainstream.<br />
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28. The Boxtrolls: Laika Entertainment and its claymation films are always dark, yet extremely imaginative tales appropriate for all ages. Expect to see their next feature film, <i>Kubo and the Two Strings</i>, being released in August 2016, in the list of Best Animated Feature nominees on the 2017 Oscars roster.<br />
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27. How To Train Your Dragon 2: I enjoyed the first film more but this addition is just as fun, colorful, and adventurous.<br />
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26. Foxcatcher: An overly slow film, but an intriguing and shocking story following John E. du Pont (otherwise known as Steve Carell with the prosthetic nose) as he coaches Olympic Gold Medal winning brothers Mark and Dave Schultz. It reminded me to never try cocaine because of its addictive, life-ruining tendencies and to be weary of old, rich men who are still afraid of his mother and her disappointment. Each actor gave wonderful performances, but I'm not sure I would watch it again.<br />
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25. The Judge: Robert Downey Jr.'s well-known wit doesn't disappoint, but I'm sorry to say Vera Farmiga undeveloped character does (I'm usually a fan, I swear). The sappy tale of estranged father and son who fight but eventually come together is emotional but tries too hard to keep all of the elements of a typical small country town film.<br />
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24. Timbuktu: This was the final Oscar nominee I saw this year and it was a beautiful earthy film contrasted with the militant Islamic jihad occupation. The natives (even the crazy chicken lady) show ample resistance along with the filmmakers, who decide only to subtitle the unwanted invaders when their translations aren't fulfilled. A family is torn apart and musicians and athletes are whipped. The most compelling scene is when a soccer ball is confiscated from the kids, yet they continue to play without it, bursting with imagination and hope for an unoccupied state to return.<br />
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23. Still Alice: Watch Alice Howland's (Julianne Moore) demise as early onset Alzheimer's disease erases every part of her career and memory with her family.<br />
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22. Song of the Sea: Tomm Moore, associated with a slew of production companies, is another director that continues to create masterful animated cinema that is bypassed by much of the public due to blockbuster hits from Pixar and Disney. The Secret of Kells, nominated in 2010, was visually more deserving of the Oscar than <i>Up</i>. His newer film is a cute tale geared more for children, following two children that are shipped off to live with their crotchety grandmother spun with a mythological twist, a widowed father, and a fluffy dog. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, sometimes scary, and sometimes blissfully ignorant, <i>Sea </i>spreads a charm not easily forgotten.<br />
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21. Leviathan: Russian political conflict undermines the Story of Job, a man who learns the power of human sacrifice by having everything dear to him stripped away. Zvyagintsev previously directed <i>The Return</i>, which is equally allegorical and beautifully shot.<br />
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20. Tangerines: You might go into the Foreign Film category not knowing a single thing about any of them. That includes <i>Tangerines</i>. But what you find are films that are so well-crafted, meaningful, landscape-centric, and simple that it's hard to imagine that you'd skip right over the category with a sweep of the eye or fast-forwarding through those 2 minutes of the Oscars. Ivo, an Estonian tangerine harvester, stays behind during the Georgian conflict and ends up bringing a (dueling) Chechen and Georgian soldier back to health. What results is an important display of power and acceptance even in the rarest of places.<br />
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19. Finding Vivian Maier: To think that anyone would simply box up thousands of beautiful, unexposed photographs is preposterous. Vivian is slowly unveiled as an odd woman with an even more mysterious past, yet a beautiful artist comparable to any amazing DP or photographer alive today. My only criticisms are John Maloof's annoying editing techniques (wannabe Wes Anderson?) and his incessant need to make every line a mysterious and quotable yet interesting and already obvious story unto itself.<br />
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18. Virunga: I didn't know what I was getting into when I started watching, but what began as a cute mountain gorilla sanctuary documentary turned into a journalist going undercover to expose illegal oil drilling in the Congo. It reminded me that I need to learn French (re: <i>Mommy</i>) and that control over things that aren't yours yet still have money to buy doesn't make that OK.<br />
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17. Citizenfour: I assume this to be the better, and long-awaited footage (see <i>The Fifth Estate</i>) that surrounds the NSA link of thousands of classified documents worthy of public knowledge. If you're scared to learn that the government is wrongfully and unnecessarily watching millions of people, then don't watch this documentary. Or don't read this blog (...too late now).<br />
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16. Ida: Interesting use of 1:1 aspect ratio and black and white cinematography captures beautiful frame after beautiful frame. The story is less about Ida's Nazi past as it is about wondering what could have been. The film succinctly captures her past so you can watch it again in the same time you would watch Boyhood once!<br />
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15. Into The Woods: Great cast (except the shrill, annoying Little Red Riding Hood, please sing a pitch lower) and fun music (still obsessed with Giants In The Sky) to accompany the slightly pedophilic lyrics (I didn't notice it that much when I saw the musical). I was slightly over-musicaled but still entertained by the special effects, journey of all the characters, and of course, Meryl Streep in all her glory.<br />
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14. Mr. Turner: Breathtaking. (See <b><a href="http://27movies.blogspot.com/2015/02/2015-oscar-predictions.html" target="_blank">Best Cinematography</a></b> in my previous blog entry)<br />
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13. Big Hero 6: This futuristic San Francisco-Tokyo hybrid adventure will make you realize that Disney still has a few tricks up its sleeves. My favorite scene is when Baymax (the giant marshmallow, Michelin Man nurse/robot) is "low battery" but is obviously code for drunk. Disney is not only sneaky, but accurate. BH6 is another entertaining film with just enough sap, wit, comedy, action, superpowers, and heartwarming qualities to keep you and your children at (San Fransokyo) bay until the finale.<br />
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12. Two Days, One Night: A French take on <i>12 Angry Men </i>in which a depressed teacher (Marion Cotillard) has to convince her co-workers to let her keep her job instead of them receiving their bonus for the year. It seems like a simple premise but quickly delves into the characteristics of the human condition to reveal the conflict between desire, necessity, evil, fear, and hope inside every human. Cotillard's performance is, yet again, outstanding and effortless, but her role is only one part of an otherwise good and thoughtful film.<br />
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11. Nightcrawler: Jake Gyllenhaal portrays an enigmatic seeker of the American Dream, racing from crash to conflict and filming every second. When greed gets the best of him, he develops a murderous plan that could make him sail into the spotlight. Using Los Angeles as the perfect backdrop for its creepy suspense, this gripping, smaller film rightfully deserves all the press and nomination.<br />
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10. Wild: A quiet, Reese-centric film that correctly captures the self-reflective nature of hiking. Despite the reason for taking a 1,100 mile or even a weekend hike, never underestimate its power of reconnecting with yourself and your surroundings. The connections Cheryl makes (and defends) are important in her journey of becoming a better woman. Take a night to experience her pain, endure the long journey she takes, and enjoy the breathtaking Western views and I assure you that you'll feel refreshed. <br />
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9. The Tale of the Princess Kaguya: Studio Ghibli's handdrawn artwork is always a mesmerizing delight, and <i>Tale</i> doesn't disappoint. I consider this more of a piece of artwork than a film because there were so many times that I wanted to pause the screen and just admire the craftsmanship. Its slow and quiet nature will deter Academy members from voting for it; however, these qualities, among its subtle beauty, show depth of animation and that brawns doesn't always trump brains.<br />
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8. The Imitation Game: I think because I love puzzles that I immediately enjoyed this film. It is a crowd-pleaser that lets you enjoy Alan Turing's complex mind while also giving you a chance to defeat the Nazis. His story may end in a disheartening tale of homophobic oppression, but his successes are captured on screen with the help of a well-cast group of misfit toys (Cumberbatch, Knightley, Goode, and Leech, especially). A thrilling film with great acting, an equally compelling score, and an an acute eye for attention to detail that makes the viewer an anti-Nazi sleuth: what more could you ask for?<br />
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7. The Theory of Everything: What I imagined was going to be an Eddie Redmayne-focused nomination blossomed into a film that highlighted the lives of Stephen Hawking and his wife, played by the compelling and beautiful Felicity Jones, equally. Redmayne's debilitating transformation into Hawking is remarkable and harrowing (the dentist inside me immediately noticed his Class III jaw and other oral symptoms) and is complimented by the film's beautifully-captured scenery and score.<br />
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6. Boyhood: I had the pleasure of being in the first screening in Ohio (at the Wexner Center for the Arts) to see this film with a Q&A with Richard Linklater and Jonathan Sehring. While the film spans 12 years, a coming-of-age similar to my own amid 90's hit songs, Harry Potter releases, and hoping for new horizons at college, the actual shooting time compares to an average film (about 30 days). <i>Boyhood</i> is a cute, worthy story that shouldn't be critiqued for it's 165 minute running time (Linklater defended that <i>Transformers: Age of Extinction</i>, released the same day, has the same exact running time).<br />
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5. Interstellar: I emerged from this Nolan rollercoaster with a (non-drug induced) euphoria I have never experienced before-- ever. I had the privilege of seeing this film both in 35mm film and 70mm IMAX and still can't get enough of Zimmer's organ-filled score. All of the elements perfectly compliment each other over the almost century-long journey comparable only to Kubrick's <i>2001: A Space Odyssey</i>. You can listen to the reviews about black hole-sized plot errors if you want, or you can go experience a visually stunning film that traverses not only time and space but also the importance of family, trust, and love.<br />
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4. Whiplash: Captivated from beginning to end and blown away at the precision of the finale. The first thing I noticed was the unique editing, quickly flashing from drums to characters to bloody hands. It is impossible not to highlight J.K. Simmon's rapid fire wit and power, but the film's praise shouldn't stop there. Chazelle has crafted a well-tempoed piece that will have band members and moviegoers tapping their feet to the same beat.<br />
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3. Gone Girl: This is by far the best adapted film (that I've read and seen) from book to screen. I was weary to hear Gillian Flynn was also writing the screenplay, but she killed it. Literally. Rosamund Pike will chill you to your core and will be very upset if "that scene" (one of my Top 10 Scenes of the Year) isn't recreated tomorrow. Every cast member was perfect, Fincher and his crew kept you wanting more, and the twists and turns keep you on edge until the very final shot.<br />
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2. The Grand Budapest Hotel: I could never say enough about Wes Anderson. He puts so much attention to detail, precision, and whimsy into every single shot that I need multiple viewings just to appreciate each component of his films. I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of Oscar noms it received, especially Best Picture, since it was released last March. And an officially sponsored <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx5lZkpDxnc" target="_blank">recipe</a> for Mendl's Courtesan au Chocolat? YES PLEASE.<br />
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1. Birdman: A tour de force on all accounts: the acting, cinematography, directing, editing, production design, screenplay, and visual effects. This dark comedy is an interesting commentary on superheroes (and jellyfish) that leaves you both satisfied and perplexed with its final shot (Oh Emma, such beady, dreamy eyes you have). A second viewing made me love it even more (I even liked Zach Galifianakis), so sit back and relax while you experience what acting and the theatre are all about.<br />
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Unseen: <i>Wild Tales, The Salt of the Earth, </i>and <i>Last Days In Vietnam</i><br />
<i>Not included in the ranking: Best Original Song </i>and <i>Best Short Film categories</i><br />
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<br />Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-49968053038674291722015-02-21T17:47:00.002-05:002015-02-21T17:49:58.962-05:002015 Oscar Predictions <div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #151414; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.6000003814697px;">Here is your best bet at winning your Oscar poll tomorrow. Don't hate me if a few upsets happen...I'm rooting for a few! Also, I've included my colorfully coded ballot below.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Picture: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Birdman</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Director: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Richard Linklater, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Boyhood</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Actor: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Eddie Redmayne, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">The Theory of Everything</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Actress: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Julianne Moore, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Still Alice</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>Should win: Rosamund Pike, <i>Gone Girl</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Supporting Actor: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">J.K. Simmons, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Whiplash</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Supporting Actress: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Patricia Arquette, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Boyhood</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Original Screenplay: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Wes Anderson, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">The Grand Budapest Hotel</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Adapted Screenplay: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Graham Moore, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">The Imitation Game</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>Should win:<i> </i>Damien Chazelle<i>, Whiplash</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Film Editing: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Sandra Adair, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Boyhood</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>Should win: Tom Cross<i>, Whiplash</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Cinematography: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Emmanuel Lubezki, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Birdman</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>I hope this year's cinematography race reveals the many choices a DP makes and how much a film relies on the framing of shots. Lubiezki's fluid, seemingly single take shows that the camera's movement is just as important as what is being shot <u>by</u> the camera, as in Dick Pope's just as worthy and breathtaking <i>Mr. Turner</i>.<br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Foreign Language Film: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Ida</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>Still rooting for Xavier Dolan's <i>Mommy</i> to be a write-in. This deep, witty, and well-constructed film cements Dolan in my Top 5 directors of all time and should be viewed by all.<br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Animated Feature: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;"><i>How to Train Your Dragon 2</i></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>Should win: <i>Big Hero 6</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Documentary: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Citizenfour</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Production Design: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">The Grand Budapest Hotel</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Makeup & Hairstyling: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">The Grand Budapest Hotel</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>The race is determined by: Tilda Swinton's transformation, Steve Carrell's nose, or Zoe Saldana's green skin.<br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Costume Design: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Milena Canonero, </span><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;"><i>The Grand Budapest Hotel</i></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>Should win: Colleen Atwood, <i>Into the Woods</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Visual Effects: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Interstellar</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Sound Mixing: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">American Sniper</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Sound Editing: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Birdman</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Original Score: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Johann Johannson, </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">The Theory of Everything</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>Should win: Hans Zimmer, <i>Interstellar</i> OR <i>The Grand Budapest Hotel</i>, Alexandre Desplat<br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Original Song: </b><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">"Glory," </span><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Selma </i><span style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">(but only for John Legend. Common's rap verses are comparable to Pitbull's in "Timber.")</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i> </i>Runner Up: "Everything Is Awesome," <i>The Lego Movie </i>(because it deserves a win somewhere and this song is infectious)<br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Live-Action Short: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">The Phone Call</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Animated Short: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Feast</i><br style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;" /><b style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Best Documentary Short: </b><i style="color: #151414; line-height: 19.6000003814697px; text-align: justify;">Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1</i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Next up: Ranking all the 2015 feature film Oscar nominations (except 3)</span></div>
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2013: The year I never expected to bring such powerful and
imposing films from beginning to end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
started off the year strong by attending the Sundance Film Festival and now
almost a year later I’m reeling since I won't be attending again. Yet, I've FINALLY whittled down 2013 (and early 2014) to my favorite 10+5 & have included
after each entry how many times I have seen the film:<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Short Term 12: I think my real reason for seeing
this movie besides Brie Larson bringing a powerful performance was because a
friend was dying to see it. So I went and immediately fell in love. The first
scene intriguingly pulls you in while the music, pacing, cinematography, real
acting and story grasp you for the remainder. One of the most emotionally
moving films this year that was highly underrated (I’m still writing in Brie to
win Best Actress at the Oscars…). (1)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Gravity: This film began building an immense
amount of anticipation from the first teaser released in May. After that I
forbid myself from watching any trailer or TV spot, and boy did it pay off. I
was entranced from the moment the lights dimmed in the movie theatre. There is
no one aspect that makes Gravity one of the best this year: it was a true
collaboration between newly designed special effects, the actors, editor,
cinematographer, composer, and countless others. (3)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The Spectacular Now: At first I was skeptical
about seeing another film about high school love. Granted, this was back at
Sundance when all I knew about the film was a two-line description and the main
cast and crew. This was also before Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller blew up,
so forgive me. When I finally saw it in early fall, I had realized that a
heavy-high school partier (definitely not me) was still capable of caring for
others. I identified with some of Sutter’s fears and traits while I initially
considered myself more like the down-to-earth Aimee. Films like this illustrate
that small-budget independent pieces can still pack a savory punch! (1)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Before Midnight: My friend and I marathoned
(thank you Netflix for making this a verb) the first two Before films the night
before we saw Midnight. The dialogue between Celine and Jesse starts off with a
bang in Sunrise but gets more and more intense throughout the series. The
locations of these films are a perfect backdrop against this maturing
relationship: the ancient and rocky, yet preserved and breathtaking Grecian
waterfront. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(2)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Her: This masterpiece would have been higher if
not for the raunchy, vulgar sex scenes that detract from the later depth of the
film. Theodore and Samantha develop one of the deepest and truest relationships
of the year that show audiences the possibilities, emotions, and paths of true
love. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(2)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->12 Years A Slave: This is another film that
began building anticipation early on, especially as rave reviews and standing
ovations at festivals began pouring in. (1)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Blue is the Warmest Color: one of the
most-buzzed and controversial films this year. I was nervous even as the film
began, but after three hours, I felt transformed and motivated just like Adele.
My preconceptions of the ‘three-hour lesbian movie’ were violently changed into
‘true love story everyone needs to see and experience.’ Masterfully directed, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Blue </i>boils down to a love story between
two people, detailing life’s intimacies, troubles, and happiness. Adele’s
perspective allows the audience to experience love naively at first, but by the
end can feel how heavy her heart has become due to years of discovering love. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Exarchopoulos and Seydoux give outstanding
performances and are well worth not only a 3 hour film, but their respective
Cannes Palme d’Ors. (1, but the bluray is pre-ordered!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->Frances Ha: a minimalist look at one of New
York’s quirkiest and most frustrating artists-to-be. While I don’t fully back
all of Baumbach’s films, once this hit came to Netflix, I was ecstatic to
watch. The opening scene will hook you with its wit, quick editing, and relaxed
nature between BFFs Sophie and Frances. Gerwig plays <u>the most interesting
character of the year</u> and shows that a performance takes an entire film to
understand. I know this sounds vague, but early-Frances does not equate with
Paris-Frances who doesn’t equate with 15 other Frances-types throughout the
film. Multiple viewings are sure to entrance you with a highly stylized yet
stripped and alternative (not quite hipster) look at life in the Big Apple.
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The Wolf of Wall Street: Hands down one of the
funniest movies of the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, also
one of the most vulgar, raunchiest, craziest things I’ve seen in years. While
Leonardo Dicaprio may be snubbed since many were unamused by Scorsese’s
unorthodox and raucous parade, his performance was outstanding and surely
unmatched by any actor this year (in terms of emotional range). (2)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Time: Because emotions. I cannot wait for this to come out on DVD so I can
watch it every month, bawl, and realize how important it is to live every day
with no regrets and as if it were my last. I’m not big on romcoms, but this
film focuses on the father-son dynamic with a supplementary love story (Mary,
played by McAdams, isn’t even introduced until 20+ minutes into the film). Despite
its fantasy nature, the film reveals the true meaning behind family and love. (2)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Honorable Mention:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another underrated hit that shocked me by its depth and range. Coogan’s
screenplays always delight (see <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Trip</i>)
while Dench’s performance gives power back to the 80+ Club. I loved how the duo
was a well-rounded dialogue between atheism vs. Catholicism. Even though the
film has a slant against nuns selling children, I feel that the discussion
always highlights both sides of the conversation. (1)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Llewyn Davis: A typical Coen Brothers ending will give you enough reason to see
it a second time! While the film definitely leads you to believe of the more
depressing scenario, it is still up to the audiences’ decision to figure out
how the circle is being completed. Oscar Isaac’s vocals are magnificent: he’ll
teach you that ‘life ain’t worth living without the one you love.’ (1)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Buyers Club: While I had expected a hearty film, I was not fully expecting such
a well-made film with deep messages that hit home. Strong performances that
have gained so much award buzz frame this powerful story of a man sentenced
with 30 days left to live after being diagnosed with AIDS. He (McConaughey)
becomes a hero for the suffering by learning about and gathering the most
effective medications for other AIDS patients. Even the most masculine of
Southern cowboys shatters homophobia to build a wholesome relationship with
Rayon (Leto), an HIV-positive transgender woman. (1)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Osage County: I was surprised by how much I loved this movie as well. I’m not
certain if the theatrical adaptation made this screenplay so strong, but it
certainly makes for a tour-de-force with such an A-list cast. An unsettling
suicide brings this family back together, only to open more sores in each
member. All of the ends are tied up nicely, but only after Julia Roberts (and
Meryl Streep, for that matter) gives one of the most powerful performances of
her career (I wouldn’t want to be her child who doesn’t eat his vegetables). <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(1)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kings of Summer (Toy’s House): Not only was I in this summer hit, but it was
filmed in my hometown, Cleveland, OH, too! I had the pleasure of seeing it
premiere at Sundance last January and hear from the director and some of the
cast and crew. Wit, imagination, a playful yet colorful art direction, and a
hilarious cast (Nick Offerman, Megan Mullaly, Alison Brie, and Moises Arias to
name a few) round out this successful comedy. Think Superbad meets The
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My newest smoothie addition: kale!</div>
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The You-Won't-Know-It-Has-Veggies smoothie</div>
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milk</div>
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Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-24361003151854505152014-01-16T08:55:00.000-05:002014-01-16T11:26:36.578-05:00Oscar Nominations 2014OSCAR NOMS WERE JUST RELEASED!!!!!!! Here are all of my predictions (I ranked them from most possible to least) and I actually did decently well.<br />
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Best Picture<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Her</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<s>Inside Llewyn Davis<o:p></o:p></s></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Dallas
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Nebraska<o:p></o:p></div>
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Philomena<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best Director<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Alfonso
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Steve
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Alexander Payne<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best Actor<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Bruce
Dern</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Chiwetel
Ejiofor</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Matthew
McConaughey</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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DiCaprio</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<s>Tom Hanks<o:p></o:p></s></div>
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Christian Bale<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best Actress<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Cate
Blanchett<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Sandra
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Amy
Adams</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Judi
Dench</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Emma Thompson<o:p></o:p></div>
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Brie Larson<o:p></o:p></div>
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Best Supporting Actor<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Jared
Leto</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Michael
Fassbender<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Barkhad
Abdi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ernest & Celestine<o:p></o:p></div>
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Big upset: Inside Llewyn Davis snubbed from Screenplay & Picture</div>
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Now only 45 days til Oscar Night so get watching!! I have a few of the documentary, foreign, and animated films to see but have seen all of the huge noms already! Which was your favorite this year??</div>
Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-50806681741641449242013-10-22T13:57:00.000-04:002013-10-22T18:51:40.550-04:0012 Years A Slave<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This Fall is turning out to be one of the best in terms of films having Oscar potential, especially this early in the game! Tonight I had the much-anticipated pleasure to see 12 Years A Slave with other OSU students and Wexner Center members. Before the film I confidently said it would win Best Picture hands down; after the film I (still) feel it has much exceeded my expectations and emotions. Where do I start?</span><br />
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12 Years A Slave was horrific and one of the best films of the year. Everybody has to see it RIGHT NOW<br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The all-star cast: Michael Fassbender, Chiwetel Ejiofor, newcomer Lupita Nyong'o, Benedict Cumberpatch, Paul Dano, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt, Paul Giamatti, Adepero Oduye (<i>Pariah</i>), and the shorter performance by Quevenzhane Wallis (Oscar nominated for <i>Beasts of the Southern Wild</i>). Fassbender is obviously McQueen's choice actor, and his role transition from sex addict in <i>Shame </i>to slave owner (still donning his Shame cap) is more than fitting. His vivacious performance creates even greater scenes with the phenomenal Platt (Ejiofor) and Patsey (Nyong'o). The harsher the scene, the more intense the acting; consequently, the harder it is to look away even though the material becomes more graphic.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If only I could showcase 100 stills from this film to capture only part of its perpetual beauty. Here, Patsey defends her life against master Epps.</td></tr>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Not only is this the first slavery film that shows Platt arguing with or fighting back against his owner and getting away with it, it is the only one (that comes to memory) with multiple owners challenging the horrific, yet seemingly realistic conditions slaves endured. Tibeats (Dano) plays the common, rotten, and enraged Slave-hater, but Ford (Cumberpatch) and Bass (Pitt) show that challenging bullies is an everlasting concept that is still being dealt with 170 years later.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The spectacular cinematography kept me entranced as any quality film would and should. The colors contrast beautifully in every scene while the camera not only moves, but captures innovatively. Even the transitions are crafted to startle and yank the viewers' eyes and soul from one scene to the next, a subtle reminder that the slaves had no such break to delight in. The rippling, receding waves of the steamboat paddlewheel (a surprisingly unsettling sequence of shots) are a constant reminder that only looking to your past gets you thrown overboard, no matter the circumstances. The long takes are (as always) exceptionally gratifying. <b>Semi-spoiler</b>: Seeing Platt tiptoe for his life while hanging by a noose for minutes on end during multiple long takes (in story time this lasts for almost a whole day's work) keeps the viewer breathless and mystified. Notice the house he was building stands in the background as a blinding reminder of why he suffers (<b>end spoiler</b>). Then one of the final shots follows Platt's distressed eyes before they finally fix on the screen/viewer forcing each of us to contemplate the ideals of living and surviving as a slave. Did he survive favorably in the eyes of God? Should he have followed through with Patsey's offer? His growing rage and determination were secured during the extreme long take and moving scene where a group of slaves sings "Roll, Jordan, Roll," reminiscent of the earlier paddle wheel and rolling tide. Be ready to hear this powerful tune again at the Oscars: it will definitely be up for Best Original Song.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Music plays an important role throughout the film and at multiple times deliberately challenges diegesis vs. non-diegesis. Hans Zimmer's sometimes provocative, rarely uplifting, and mostly impending and Inception-reminiscent score perfectly parallels Solomon's fiddle-playing abilities. His talent which ironically gets him kidnapped via a circus scheme is his only resting place during capture. A wave of his bow silences screams and soothes souls, a literal reminder (he scratches the names of his family left behind into the violin) of the transcendent power of music (and sound mixing & editing in film). Zimmer has long been, for me, the most famous composer of this generation and he will continue to rise (Get it? Because he scored The Dark Knight Rises, too...) in popularity after he nabs an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score. Here is just a pre-preview of the soundtrack since it won't be officially released until November 5th (1:50 is a good place to start):</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Can we please admire the beauty of Steve McQueen's South from 1841-1853 in <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%2312YearsASlave&src=hash">#12YearsASlave</a>? The cinematography was poignantly transcendent.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The gripping story of Soloman Northup, a free man who is kidnapped and turned into a slave fights for his survival for 12 terrifying years and captures the audience for 133 minutes. While the film deals slightly with the issue of white supremacy, the overall message has nothing to do with black power. There are some white slave owners that understand the cruelty forced upon The messages are more centered around the power of strength, soul, and family keeping a man determined to one day be reunited with his family. Patsey is by far the most profound woman he meets along his journey. She makes the viewer step into her shoes to realize that while she may have major skills picking cotton in the fields, she is living in a constant hell between Edwin Epps and his Mistress (Fassbender & Paulson). In the end, Solomon and her relationship are reduced to a few words: "But what about Patsey?"</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Walking out of the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%2312YearsASlave&src=hash">#12YearsASlave</a> screening is like processing from a funeral. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23speechless&src=hash">#speechless</a><br />— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/statuses/392462619501953024">October 22, 2013</a></span></blockquote>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This harrowing tale is based on a memoir of the same title published by Solomon Northup in 1853. As Bass suggests during his heroic monologue, the laws continue to change even though some people are stuck in their own ways. Slavery has since been outlawed but it is a memory never forgotten. Yet, kidnapping, sex trafficking, civil rights, and a countless other inequalities are still profoundly relevant today. A world where people don't have to live in such fear is still miles away, but it is a future that should not be thought of as impossible. It is a goal that Solomon fought for years after he was enslaved, and his heart lives on today in those that carry this similar drive</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">.</span>
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Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-7046972518914308652013-10-05T10:32:00.002-04:002013-10-05T15:25:14.458-04:00Defying GravityI have no idea why I didn't write a review of <i>Gravity</i> right after I saw an advanced screening two weeks ago. It has taken me almost this long just to accept that it actually happened and that I actually experienced that most amazing...thing. I saw the teaser trailer when it was released and forbid myself from watching the full trailer and other clips until after I saw the movie. So if you haven't seen the trailer yet, DON'T. Just watch the teaser and be prepared to be even more blown away!<br />
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<i>Gravity </i>is more than just a film: it is a cinematic experience which assaults your senses in the most stylish, unexpecting, and welcoming of ways. I still remember the film (more than a 'movie') starting and me not knowing how such a piece of work would be able to begin. But the few lines of text appeared and then the vastness of space in 3D appeared. My giddy eyes reeled from the cinematographic and special effects beauty, the long takes deepening my focused and aroused senses.<br />
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Ethereal. Attitude. Renewal. Love. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gravity&src=hash">#Gravity</a> is not a film; it is an experience. More than life itself <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23acting&src=hash">#acting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23cinematography&src=hash">#cinematography</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23soundediting&src=hash">#soundediting</a><br />
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Sandra gives the performance of a lifetime as Dr. Ryan Stone. Yes, I know. Every new movie that Sandra Bullock is in has these same lines attached, but this time it is even more true! She dons a boyish haircut, which adds to her vulnerable character (bringing to mind one of my top 3 shots of the film. Can I explain it? No, that would ruin the moment. But the shot creeps up on you in the softest of ways and once you realize what is being captured, your heart just wants to embrace the full power of the image. Think <i>2001: A Space Odyssey</i>.). Dr. Stone's transformation is beautiful. It begins after she tells us about her daughter (no spoilers) and continues through the final shot of the film, a memorable extreme, low angle shot of her rising and defying gravity.</div>
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I feel like I am floating through space. Watching the sunrise over the Ganges. I want to stop but the world keeps spinning <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Gravity&src=hash">#Gravity</a><br />
— Nick Ruhrkraut (@sauerkraut27) <a href="https://twitter.com/sauerkraut27/statuses/380506364608409600">September 19, 2013</a></blockquote>
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There are a million things to say about this film but to simply write them in a blogpost does none of it justice. I cried three separate times thanks to Sandra's performance and I walked out of the theatre knowing the Oscar should already be split between her and Cate Blanchett (for <i>Blue Jasmine</i>), despite the already insane amount of Best Actress Oscar hype. The cinematography is instantly jaw-dropping because it really does look like space (I've been scouring the web to find a real IMAX theatre around here) and the camera movements will have you reeling for something to hold onto. The special effects will have you asking yourself over and over "How did they do that?! They really must be in space!" Every slight movement or particle in the air acts as if it were 'weightless'. My third favorite sequence is when water droplets disperse and one splatters on the camera lens. Every string that gets bumped in the space station and every blast from the fire extinguisher are as fluid as hair gliding in the wind.<br />
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The sound editing is almost just as important in transporting you into the perils of what is happening. While the camera moves seamlessly from space to the inside of Sandra's helmet, the flawless sound transitions from Sandra's deep breaths and frantic calls for help to the vacuum of space where not even Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) can hear or help her. Alfonso cleverly and constantly switches between barriers to make sure the audience doesn't become fully comfortable with the horrific situation. He keeps you saying "What the heck could come next?" and of course, something even worse happens.<br />
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There are moments (yes, plural) that I stopped breathing or held my breath hoping it would replenish Dr. Stone's disappearing supply of oxygen. The beauty, the magic, the intensity, and the power of this film escapes me. It should without a doubt be seen in 3D. The technology is subtle in many ways, yet I also caught myself blinking when I wasn't expecting meteorites to fly towards me.<br />
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Now, I hope none of this scares you. I started this post off by saying <i>Gravity </i>is an experience you need to fully immerse yourself in and if you do that, it will be one of the most fulfilling things you do this fall. It will not escape attention from the press or a growing cult fanbase for the months or years to come. It already rose from 8.5 to 8.7 after the official opening day (Friday Oct 4) on <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1454468/" target="_blank">IMDB</a> and is (not surprisingly) Certified Fresh on <a href="http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gravity_2013/" target="_blank">Rotten Tomatoes</a>. If I get you to rethink seeing this film because you are afraid of heights or space, then I have done my job. I already convinced my grandma so there must be a few more waivering souls out there.</div>
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Do yourself a favor today. Take a break from work or studying and go see <i>Gravity</i>. I guarantee it is like nothing you have experienced before.</div>
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For the much-awaited arrival of Fall, I bring to you a <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2011/10/pumpkin-smoothie/" target="_blank"><u><i><b>pumpkin</b></i></u> smoothie</a>! So cozy up in front of the fire with this smooth delight :)</div>
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After you blend everything together, feel free to top your drink with crushed (cinammon) graham crackers. Or go ahead and add them to your drink!</div>
Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-88878281525434324252013-08-26T08:56:00.000-04:002013-08-26T09:00:24.063-04:00Sundance: Day Three[I know this is quite a delayed post; I just found it in my drafts folder. It may be a bit incomplete in terms of the day's agenda, but it is still telling of recent wide releases.]<br />
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Once we got to the cashier for Day Of tickets, I got a ticket to <i>Touchy Feely </i>later Saturday at noon and <i>Breathe In </i>for 8:30am Sunday morning (see Day 4 blog!). So thankfully I got an hour nap before the screening-- especially because I just had about 3-4 hours sleep...on a cold, tile floor.<br />
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I was extremely excited for <i>Touchy Feely- </i>I've kept an eye on Rosemary Dewitt ever since her role on <i>United States of Tara</i>. The director introduced the film and was extremely happy to be a part of Sundance US Dramatic Competition once again, especially because she is one of the eight women competing. Yet, I was disappointed by the film. Don't get me wrong, Lynn Shelton incorporated interesting techniques that illustrated Abby's internal conflict; microscopic rack focus shots of the skin show Abby's impending claustrophobia towards her massage patients. A later ecstacy-scapade also creates a surreal environment for the drugged characters. The supporting cast is impressive with Allison Janney topping the lot. Josh Pais' awkward Paul, a dentist who mysteriously gains healing powers to cure TMJ in his patients provides most of the comic relief (is it coincidence that all of the supporting casts' lives get better once Abby undergoes mental distress?). The main reason why I was disappointed with the film was by the short ending that really didn't explain the resolutions. Character's emotions and thoughts drive the narrative, yet the conclusion is so abrupt. Another highlight is Tomo Nakayama's "Horses" (found <a href="http://grandhallway.com/" target="_blank">here</a>) which he plays during the climax of the film. The song captures the delicacy of each character and his/her struggle to discover himself/herself. His voice is stunning, but his character reminds me of a similarly awkward Michael Cera from <i>Juno</i>.<br />
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I was excited to see Ellen (and get her autograph), Allison, Lynn, and Rosemary after the screening behind Eccles!!<br />
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The rest of my day can be summed up shortly with cinematic disappointment. After the screening I went to the Morningstar Farms restaurant with a newly made filmmaker friend. The restaurant is famous during the festival because they are serving FREE lunch & dinner: veggie burgers and veggie chili. Can't go wrong with free food! Then after lunch I went to wait in line for the premiere of <i>Toy's House</i>. I was 7th in line, with Nick Robinson's aunt and friends ahead of me (he's the lead in the film). I think I arrived around 4:15 and waited until 8:30, and after they let 6 people into the screening, I was the first person to not be given a ticket :'( I was devastated, but for a happy ending, see Day 5... I really wanted to see <i>Mud </i>and <i>Interior. Leather Bar.</i> which were premiering at the same time, but since I HAD to try to get to the premiere of the film I was an extra for, I had to deal with only seeing 1 film today.Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-69474896083807209692013-08-25T01:08:00.002-04:002013-09-09T15:15:27.796-04:00Goodbye, Summer...With the summer winding down, I was trying to make a Best Of Summer list and quickly realized it was an amazing summer for indie & Sundance films! The Spectacular Now definitely makes the Top 5 along with The Bling Ring, The Kings of Summer, Before Midnight, and Fruitvale for the independents and The World's End, World War Z, This Is The End, Star Trek: Into Darkness, and Despicable Me 2 for the blockbusters (take into consideration that I did miss out on some other good ones, apparently). I'm not big on star-studded, action-popping blockbusters but I do enjoy a mind-numbing cinematic experience from time to time. Other Sundance films that have been making their rounds include: Blackfish, In A World..., Don Jon, Ain't Them Bodies Saints, The Way, Way Back, The East, Stoker, Top of the Lake, Stoker, Austenland, Adore/Two Mothers, Upstream Color (now on Netflix), We Steal Secrets, After Tiller, and soon to be released: Kill Your Darlings (!!!!!!), Concussion, A Teacher, Afternoon Delight, Breathe In, and A.C.O.D. (Jobs, Lovelace, Touchy Feely, and The Book of Love among the Black Sheep of the lot).<br />
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UPDATE: ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW (the illegally filmed and apparent acid trip into Disney World) GOT A RELEASE DATE FOR OCTOBER 11 AND WILL BE IN COLUMBUS IN NOVEMBER. CAN YOU TELL HOW EXCITED I AM?!?<br />
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A Post-workout milkshake/smoothie:<br />
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1 handful strawberries (just to sweeten)<br />
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Delicious!!Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-330806685648445192013-08-25T01:05:00.000-04:002013-09-09T15:22:40.981-04:00The Spectacular NowI'm not really sure how to even begin to translate the emotional shock I'm in right now into words. Most of all I just feel disappointed in myself for not giving <i>The Spectacular Now </i>a chance during Sundance this year. The characters, the story, the hardships, the hope, the future. A seemingly redundant high school flick soon turns into an emotional journey for two vastly different (yet very true) personalities in small town-paper route America. The cold open (so to speak) allowed the audience to quickly understand Sutter's role and his alcoholic crutch. His uninhibited nature allows the intensity to build to the slap-in-the-face title frame where the towering NOW could only mean a deeper look into Sutter's imperfect mind. The awkwardness between Sutter and Aimee Finicky is so palpable that it becomes part of and creates the reality with which the audience falls in love. The best of the script lies in the pain family causes both teenagers, discovering yourself with and through someone else, and allowing yourself a potential future even with considerable imperfections. Let alone the phenomenal cinematography and my geeky side that fell in love with the many long takes.<br />
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I was considerably surprised by the weight this film carries in terms of emotional power, sensuality, and honesty, and its ability to merge these milestones with such grace. Sutter is your typical high school bro, looking to score with girls, have fun at parties, and get by in school without working too hard. It is so frustrating to see him constantly looking at Cassidy when he has Aimee comfortably in the palm of his hand; yet, his flip-flop tendencies caused by raging testosterone levels are actually 100% real in high school (and college...) populations. While his transformation from start to finish is expansive, it is definitely believable and possible unlike in many movies. Even I began to see a part of Sutter inside of myself.<br />
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Sutter leaves the audience with some of the best advice: "The best part about now is that there's another one tomorrow." Live your life, laugh, and definitely love. The film shows how easily you can live without fear simply by letting your guard down and allowing someone to believe in and love you. Realizing that change is always present will make you stronger and keep you fighting for what you truly love.<br />
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Because-I-have-a-ton-of-baby-spinach-lying-around smoothie:<br />
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as seen <a href="http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Skinny-green-monster-smoothie-351929?columns=3&position=8%2F60" target="_blank">here</a>.Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-32583760952468252672013-01-20T16:58:00.003-05:002013-01-20T16:59:25.486-05:00Sundance: Day TwoI've been so caught up in the Sundance experience that exhaustion is a common thread that has (ironically) held my body together these past few days. So even though I haven't been updating everyday, I still plan on writing about everything I've seen! So I started off Day Two with getting a taxi to the Box Office at 5am. My friend and I waited until 8 (we were about 15th in line) to see if any tickets were available for Day-Of showings. Even though most films were sold out (once films are sold out, the only other chance one has is by waiting in the waitlist line, which can begin anywhere from 2-5 hours before the screening), we did get tickets to <i><b>Sightseers</b></i>. This film, directed by Ben Wheatley, was promoted as one of Sundance's favorites that premiered at Cannes. Sidenote: <i>Sightseers</i> is in the Spotlight category and not In Competition.<br />
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So this film, premiering at 11:30 at the MARC Theatre, is quite hard to explain without revealing the true atmosphere it creates. The "cold open" immediately evoked laughter, and it left me in such awkward and artistic yet interesting confusion. The juxtaposition of photos of a white terrier with a man pinpointing pit stops on a map, played to an offscreen moaning noise isn't what you first expect from any film. What follows is a melting pot of genres that details a harrowing, yet still comedic journey of a couple travelling to museums around England ("Chris, can we go to the Pencil Museum now?"). Road genre, romcom and gruesome horror slasher is the beginning of the awkward relationship that blooms from the couple. In a way Ben Wheatley becomes a British Tarantino. At each stop along the way, Chris and Tina meet people that rub them the wrong way, leading to their unfortunate- albeit hilarious and hard to watch- demise. The backstory to the introductory shots the dog, later discovered to be the late Poppy, is disturbingly revealed in (once again) an over-the-top fashion.<br />
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I can see most audiences having a polarized response to the film, either loving or hating it. The conflict between human vs. nature is prevalent throughout, especially in the many shots of nature and historical locations. So the gruesome, almost unwatchable scenes could easily overshadow Ben's artistic elements which are easy to love and entrancing. I haven't seen Ben's other films but I'll be adding them to my list, regardless of how conflicted I am by the film.<br />
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Later Friday Night I waitlisted for <i><b>Two Mothers</b></i>, a story of two mothers (*shocking*) who have affairs with each others' sons. Each of the four leads- Naomi Watts, Robin Wright, Xavier Samuels, and James Frecheville- exudes a unique chemistry with the other characters. The cinematography is stunningly beautiful! The Australian landscape becomes an important character itself, providing a home to the characters that don't want to leave for Sydney. The capital city, only being shown in two shots, is immediately disguised as impersonal to the relationships the characters form. Even though Sydney borders the ocean, the beach and beach house provide a flourishing and intimate setting. Water is such a key symbol- swimming, surfing, motion of the tide- that immediately reveals nature's central importance.<br />
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The film's homosocial depictions are hard to misconstrue. Even in the first sequence with younger versions of Lil and Roz swimming to the pivotal dock out at sea, the framing of their feet swinging through the water lead me to believe they could be more than friends. Later Roz, played by Robin, reminisces about a kiss they both shared as kids when Lil (Naomi Watts) asks her, "Are we lezzos?" Even shots of the two children, Ian and Tom, question their playful relationship; however, the high eroticism is attributed to the more-than-often thinly dressed, or naked, cast. The repeated capture of butts becomes a symbol of the juxtaposition between young and old and frames the question of maturity in the film. The situation is definitely odd, but the characters learn to deal with the consequences and portray a believable, emotional compromise.<br />
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Naomi, recently Oscar-nominated for <i>The Impossible</i>, was beautiful on-screen and on-stage for the post-screening Q&A. Anne Fontaine, the French director, misunderstood some of the questions asked during the Q&A. For example, when asked why both mothers kept their wedding rings on throughout the entire film (there are reasons why this may seem unconventional), she responded in confusion. Even after multiple people tried to rephrase the question (I understood), she finally concluded with "Why not?," which is an upsetting answer to an intriguing detail and possible continuity blooper.<br />
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The final sequence, as described by my friend as reminiscent of the Horse Head scene from <i>The Godfather</i>, is so beautiful that I would see the movie again just for the penultimate shot. I have to see it again regardless, but for another reason that links itself to film circuit experience. During the more awkward moments, the audience would erupt in laughter. The first comment that Anne made after the film was that she was definitely not expecting such a comical response. I felt bad during the screening because I was not laughing (there are definitely purposeful humorous moments) and it broke up the dramatic intensity of the scene.<br />
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In conclusion, I definitely recommend seeing <i>Two Mothers</i>! It's sure to be released later in the year (it is part of the Premieres category), so keep your eyes peeled!<br />
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After the screening Megan & I went to the Box Office to check on Day Of Screening tickets, and since there was a good amount of tickets to screenings we wanted to see, we decided to quickly get food then sleep over- YES, SLEEP OVER- in the building so that we could get a good chance at tickets! (see Day 3 for more!)Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-8172260447561371952013-01-18T02:13:00.001-05:002013-01-18T02:21:23.325-05:00Sundance: Day OneDay One at Sundance was incredibly unforgettable and surreal! I can't believe that I'm finally here and I think how tired I am can attest to my full exhaust. Once we arrived, I immediately left for the Eccles Theatre so that my friend and I could wait in the waitlist line. We were about 15th in line- not counting the 5 people who ended up cutting in front of us- and finally 22nd. We got in line at 3:30 and finally heard that the first 25 people were being admitted to the screening of <i>May In The Summer</i>. I COULDN'T BELIEVE I ACTUALLY MADE IT IN TO TO THE FIRST SCREENING!!!<br />
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Cherien Dabis, the director, opened the film- and in turn the entire festival- with a quote that her mother once said to her: "This is Sunny Dance." And what an introduction to my first Sundance film ever! It was a beautiful film with so many real-world conflicts: parent/child relationships, May at a crossroads in her life in many respects (leading to the overall Sundance theme of arrows and moving forward), and acceptance in religion, sexuality, age, and gender roles & rights.<br />
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Also, random celebrity appearance goes to...Bill Pullman!<br />
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Afterwards, Cherien explained parts of her filmmaking process, leading to her "speaking star" in casting herself as the lead. She believed in herself and the film, allowing it the chance to flourish with endless positive energy.<br />
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Overall, I give the film a 3.5/5. I definitely still want to see her directorial debut, <i>Amreeka</i>.<br />
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We've basically been planning all day for tomorrow which is definitely going to be an even more exhaustive day, let alone the 3 or 4 films I plan to see. 3:55am wakeup call, here I come...Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-73890110762192566972013-01-16T23:14:00.000-05:002013-01-16T23:14:10.031-05:00SUNDANCE 2013BREAKING NEWS!!!!<br />
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I am honored and utterly speechless to be leaving tomorrow for the 2013 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah! I will try to update this blog as quick as possible with spoiler-free information and reviews on the newest independent films being released this year. If you have any recommendations or questions, please let me know!!Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5014872449386614204.post-23400619761057957592013-01-16T22:34:00.002-05:002013-01-16T23:13:45.880-05:00Django UnchainedI had the pleasure of seeing an advanced screening of <i>Django Unchained</i> December 7th and I couldn't be happier with the result! I had to see it again over break and was again very pleased as well as made some new discoveries a second time around. The screenplay was previously floating around the internet and I would love to finish reading it. <i>Django </i>("D-J-A-N-G-O. The D is silent") is everything a Tarantino flick should be and I didn't want it to end. From the opening shot of a rocky mountainside with the Django theme song playing in the background to the wide-angle, scenic shots, to the blood baths that shocked me, yet made me not want to look away, it's hard not to fall in love with the entire film. If you haven't seen any of Tarantino's work before, you might think he's purely comedic; the film sustains laughs around every corner. On the other hand, if you've seen other of his films, then you won't be surprised by anything new. He tackles satire and historic events with ease, uses gallons of blood, crafts a pointed screenplay with lots of wit, teases us with flavorful food, and he even makes his cameo (more so exit cameo) with bravado. Tarantino's Best Screenplay win at the Golden Globes (albeit, a bit awkward) was well deserved.<br />
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Also, I am EXTREMELY happy for Christoph Waltz and his Supporting Actor win at the Globes! I suppose Tarantino needs to keep casting him as the German with such quick and intelligent dialogue so they can both keep winning awards.<br />
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I know this post is a bit late, but still for those that haven't seen <i>Django </i>yet, DO IT!! I will always fully endorse the Oscars binge. Many of the films are quite long-- it seems as if there's been a trend in this lately. However, they are all worth enjoying, for historic and entertainment value. Stay tuned for more Oscars buzz! Just over 1 month away from the celebrated occasion!!!<br />
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Heard about this smoothie this week and I have to share it! It sounds delicious and I NEED to make it soon!<br />
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Banana Sunshine Breakfast Smoothie<br />
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Below are smaller portions compared to the website, which makes 5-16oz. drinks.<br />
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<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 cup frozen Peaches</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">1 medium frozen banana</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">16 oz (2 servings) Greek yogurt</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 T. ground Flax Seed</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 cup Orange Juice</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 cup Old Fashioned Quaker Oats, ground</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">12 oz Blackberry Black Tea, unsweetened, chilled</span></li>
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<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">Grind oats into a fine powder and then combine all ingredients and blend </span><span style="background-color: white;">until smooth.</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; list-style-type: disc; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: white;">Side note: If you plan on eating these immediately and not freezing them for later consumption, I recommend making the tea ahead of time and freezing them as ice cubes before blending your smoothie.</span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Source: http://chicagodieteticassociation.org/banana-sunshine-breakfas</span>t-smoothie/Nick Ruhrkrauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11331410766905404628noreply@blogger.com0